Linde (LIN) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChampionLinde (LIN) has increased its dividend for 34 consecutive years and currently yields 1.20%. The most recent dividend was $1.6000/share on Mar 26, 2026, paid Quarterly.
LIN
Current Yield
1.20%
TTM Dividend/Share
$6.10
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
40.5%
Consecutive Growth Years
34 (Dividend Champion)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
7.91%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
9.27%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
7.69%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
10.5%
FCF payout ratio
14.6%
Net debt / EBITDA
1.7x
Interest coverage
36.42x
ROIC (TTM)
11.4%
Dividend Safety Score
8 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 40.5%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($10.91) covers dividend/share ($6.10).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
34 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 14.6%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 1.7x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (9.3%) ≤ EPS growth (21.0%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 4, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 18, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.6000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.6000
Ex-date Mar 11, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 26, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.6000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.6000
Ex-date Dec 3, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 17, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.5000
Ex-date Sep 4, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 18, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.5000
Ex-date Jun 4, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 18, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.5000
Ex-date Mar 13, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 27, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.5000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.5000
Ex-date Dec 3, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 17, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.3900
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3900
Ex-date Sep 4, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 18, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.3900
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3900
Ex-date Jun 4, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 18, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.3900
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3900
Ex-date Mar 13, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 28, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.3900
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3900
Ex-date Dec 1, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 18, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.2750
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2750
Ex-date Sep 1, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 19, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.2750
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2750
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $1.6000 | $1.6000 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $1.6000 | $1.6000 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 | $1.5000 | $1.5000 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $1.5000 | $1.5000 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | $1.5000 | $1.5000 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | $1.5000 | $1.5000 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | $1.3900 | $1.3900 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 | $1.3900 | $1.3900 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | $1.3900 | $1.3900 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $1.3900 | $1.3900 |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | $1.2750 | $1.2750 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 19, 2023 | $1.2750 | $1.2750 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Linde has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 34 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6.0000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $5.5600 | $6.0000 | +7.9% |
| 2024 | $5.1000 | $5.5600 | +9.0% |
| 2023 | $4.6800 | $5.1000 | +9.0% |
| 2022 | $4.2400 | $4.6800 | +10.4% |
| 2021 | $3.8520 | $4.2400 | +10.1% |
| 2020 | $3.5000 | $3.8520 | +10.1% |
| 2019 | $3.3000 | $3.5000 | +6.1% |
| 2018 | $3.1500 | $3.3000 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | $3.0000 | $3.1500 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | $2.8600 | $3.0000 | +4.9% |
| 2015 | $2.6000 | $2.8600 | +10.0% |
| 2014 | $2.4000 | $2.6000 | +8.3% |
| 2013 | $2.2000 | $2.4000 | +9.1% |
| 2012 | $2.0000 | $2.2000 | +10.0% |
| 2011 | $1.8000 | $2.0000 | +11.1% |
| 2010 | $1.6000 | $1.8000 | +12.5% |
| 2009 | $1.5000 | $1.6000 | +6.7% |
| 2008 | $1.2000 | $1.5000 | +25.0% |
| 2007 | $1.0000 | $1.2000 | +20.0% |
| 2006 | $0.7200 | $1.0000 | +38.9% |
| 2005 | $0.6000 | $0.7200 | +20.0% |
| 2004 | $0.4575 | $0.6000 | +31.1% |
| 2003 | $0.3800 | $0.4575 | +20.4% |
| 2002 | $0.3400 | $0.3800 | +11.8% |
| 2001 | $0.3100 | $0.3400 | +9.7% |
| 2000 | $0.2800 | $0.3100 | +10.7% |
| 1999 | $0.2500 | $0.2800 | +12.0% |
| 1998 | $0.2200 | $0.2500 | +13.6% |
| 1997 | $0.1900 | $0.2200 | +15.8% |
| 1996 | $0.1600 | $0.1900 | +18.8% |
| 1995 | $0.1400 | $0.1600 | +14.3% |
| 1994 | $0.1250 | $0.1400 | +12.0% |
| 1993 | — | $0.1250 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Linde (LIN) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$2.84B
YoY change
+5.9%
5Y CAGR
+6.7%
Peak year (2025)
$2.81B
Latest annual
$2.81B
Cash dividends paid over time for Linde (LIN)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Linde (LIN)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.81B | +5.9% | +$156.00M | ||
| 2024 | $2.65B | +7.0% | +$173.00M | ||
| 2023 | $2.48B | +5.9% | +$138.00M | ||
| 2022 | $2.34B | +7.1% | +$155.00M | ||
| 2021 | $2.19B | +7.9% | +$161.00M | ||
| 2020 | $2.03B | +7.2% | +$137.00M | ||
| 2019 | $1.89B | +62.2% | +$725.00M | ||
| 2018 | $1.17B | +29.4% | +$265.00M | ||
| 2017 | $901.00M | +5.3% | +$45.00M | ||
| 2016 | $856.00M | +4.5% | +$37.00M | ||
| 2015 | $819.00M | +7.9% | +$60.00M | ||
| 2014 | $759.00M | +7.2% | +$51.00M | ||
| 2013 | $708.00M | +8.1% | +$53.00M | ||
| 2012 | $655.00M | +8.8% | +$53.00M | ||
| 2011 | $602.00M | +9.3% | +$51.00M | ||
| 2010 | $551.00M | +12.2% | +$60.00M | ||
| 2009 | $491.00M | +4.9% | +$23.00M | ||
| 2008 | $468.00M | +22.8% | +$87.00M | ||
| 2007 | $381.00M | +18.0% | +$58.00M | ||
| 2006 | $323.00M | +38.6% | +$90.00M | ||
| 2005 | $233.00M | +19.5% | +$38.00M | ||
| 2004 | $195.00M | +30.9% | +$46.00M | ||
| 2003 | $149.00M | +21.1% | +$26.00M | ||
| 2002 | $123.00M | +11.8% | +$13.00M | ||
| 2001 | $110.00M | +12.2% | +$12.00M | ||
| 2000 | $98.00M | +10.1% | +$9.00M | ||
| 1999 | $89.00M | +12.7% | +$10.00M | ||
| 1998 | $79.00M | +14.5% | +$10.00M | ||
| 1997 | $69.00M | +19.0% | +$11.00M | ||
| 1996 | $58.00M | +28.9% | +$13.00M | ||
| 1995 | $45.00M | +21.6% | +$8.00M | ||
| 1994 | $37.00M | +15.6% | +$5.00M | ||
| 1993 | $32.00M | +100.0% | +$16.00M | ||
| 1992 | $16.00M | — | +$16.00M | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | — |
2025's annual dividends paid for Linde (LIN) came in at $2.81B – grew 5.9% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Linde dividends paid delivered a +6.7% annualised rate; sustaining 34 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $2.81B (2025); the minimum reading of $0 dates to 1991.
Among 8 Basic Materials peers, Linde (LIN) ranks 1st; the peer median for dividends paid is $930.50M.
Linde Dividends Paid 2025: $2.81B
Linde dividends paid in 2025 was $2.81B, grew 5.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Linde Dividends Paid 2024: $2.65B
Linde dividends paid in 2024 was $2.65B, grew 7.0% from 2023.
Linde Dividends Paid 2023: $2.48B
Linde dividends paid in 2023 was $2.48B, grew 5.9% from 2022.
Linde Dividends Paid 2022: $2.34B
Linde dividends paid in 2022 was $2.34B, grew 7.1% from 2021.
Linde Dividends Paid 2021: $2.19B
Linde dividends paid in 2021 was $2.19B.
See more financial history for Linde (LIN).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Linde, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Copper (SCCO) | $2.49B | Basic Materials |
| Air Products and Chemicals (APD) | $1.58B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont (NEM) | $1.11B | Basic Materials |
| CRH (CRH) | $996.00M | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) | $865.00M | Basic Materials |
| Sherwin-Williams (SHW) | $789.80M | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab (ECL) | $753.60M | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) | $728.08M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
Does Linde pay dividends?
Yes, Linde (LIN) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $6.10 per share annually, yielding 1.20%.
What is Linde's dividend yield?
Linde (LIN) has a current dividend yield of 1.20%.
Is Linde's dividend safe?
Linde (LIN) passes 8 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Linde increased its dividend?
Linde (LIN) has 34 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Linde's dividend payout ratio?
Linde (LIN) has a dividend payout ratio of 40.5%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Linde's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Linde (LIN) is $2.84B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Linde dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Linde (LIN) dividends paid changed +5.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Linde dividends paid?
Linde (LIN) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +6.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Linde dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Linde dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $2.81B in 2025.
What was Linde dividends paid in 2024?
Linde (LIN) dividends paid in 2024 was $2.65B.
What was Linde dividends paid in 2025?
Linde (LIN) dividends paid in 2025 was $2.81B.
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